olá! I’m Ana
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My Portuguese language classes are designed to help you gain proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Portuguese. With a focus on practical use and cultural context, our classes cater to learners of all levels and are available in different formats to suit your needs:

In-Person Classes:
Join me for traditional, face-to-face lessons in a supportive and engaging environment.

Online Classes:
Flexible and convenient, my online classes are available through Zoom, offering 1-on-1, 1-on-2, or group sessions, allowing you to learn from anywhere.

What to Expect in a Typical Class:

Grammar Instruction:

  • Master sentence structure, verb conjugation, tenses, gender, and agreement to build a strong foundation.

Vocabulary Building:

  • Expand your vocabulary through themed lessons and context-based learning to improve your communication skills.

Listening Comprehension:

  • Develop your listening skills with engaging audio materials, dialogues, and recordings to understand spoken Portuguese in real-life contexts.

Speaking Practice:

  • Participate in discussions, role-plays, and conversations to enhance your speaking abilities in everyday situations.

Reading Exercises:

  • Improve your reading comprehension through diverse texts, articles, and stories that expose you to various writing styles.

Writing Assignments:

  • Strengthen your writing skills by completing practical tasks such as essays, emails, and short paragraphs.

Cultural Insights:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of Portuguese-speaking cultures, traditions, and customs to enrich your language experience.

When choosing the right class for you, consider your learning goals, preferred style, budget, and available time. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, my structured approach will guide you every step of the way to achieving fluency and confidence in Portuguese.

I believe that tutoring isn't just a profession, for me it’s a mission to help people achieve their potential.

Qualification and Experience

Background

I am a graduate of João de Deus University in Lisbon and hold a QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership in the UK.

Experience

With a rich background in education, I have worked as a teacher and as an Examiner for prestigious UK examination boards, including Cambridge University Press & Assessment and Pearson Edexcel. My experience enables me to bring a deep understanding of both teaching and assessment to my work.

Join Hundreds of
Satisfied Students

"Since September 2019 I have been studying Portuguese with Ana. Group online sessions are fantastic. Very motivating and good pace! Would definitely recommend joining Ana’s lessons if you want to work on your Portuguese!"

- Marloes Molinger -

"Dedicated, kind and gentle but thorough in approach to cover written, listening skills and spoken Portuguese language skills. This lady comes eagerly recommended!"

Melissa Patterson

“Thoroughly enjoy my lessons with Ana. We cover a variety in each lesson so that we're developing our listening, writing, reading and speaking each time. She listens to recommendations and requests put forward so the lessons link to personal use as well. thank you Ana!”

- Chloe Lander -

“Ana is currently doing Portuguese lessons via Skype with my 10 year old son. We are moving to Portugal later this year and already he has learnt so much from her. Ana is a fantastic teacher and he looks forward to his lesson every week”

- Charlie Rodrigues -

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